Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35263, John Dorman, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Dorman, John
NUMBER
S 35263
CONTENTS

5930.
Maine
John Dorman
of Arundel in the state of D o Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brewer of the Mass s line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 of Jany 1819 and sent to Benjamin Greene, Esq r Jt. Benwick
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 m. \frac{27}{30} $39.20 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48—
Died July 26, 1827 $87:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Certificate sent to Genl Small Esq r 11 Oct 1820
July 26 1827
John Dorman Maine

John Dorrance Corps.
1 Dec '77 - 15 May '80 Pioneer reg.
Adm?

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
YORK, ss.
ON this eighth day of April 1818, before me, the subscriber, Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the first Eastern District, in said Commonwealth, personally appears John Dorman resident in Arundel in said county of York and state aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration—in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled “an act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war.” That he, the said John (being seventy two years of age) on the fifteenth day of May 1777, enlisted as a private soldier in the army of the United States for the term of three years under Capt Daniel Merrill and marched to Ticonderoga, where he was attached to the regiment under Colo Samuel Brewn of the Massachusetts Line — thence to Hibblelown and other places and was honorably discharged from the American service at Fishkill in Pennsylvania — That he recd a written discharge which is now lost.
And that he is reduced in his circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
Benj a Greene
I BENJAMIN GREENE, Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern District, in the Commonwealth aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I further certify that the said John Dorman is reduced in his circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Wells this twelfth day of April in the year of our Lord 1818.
Benj a Greene

John Dorman
5936
Skaneateles Oct 19/91
SCHEIDT'S of the red and personal estate (necessary clothing and bedding accepted) belonging to me the subscriber, etc.

STATE OF MAINE.
York ss....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first — Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at York within and for the County of York on the first Tuesday of July being the fourth day of said month and by adjournment to Alfred from day to day, on the eighteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable Benjamin Greene, chief Justice Judge of said Court.
ON this eighteenth day of July in the year 1820, personally appeared in open Court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, county John Dorman aged seventy five years, resident in Alfred in said Circuit county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Daniel Merrill in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Brewer in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the eighth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 5930 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is herein particularly described, also subscribed by me. John Dorman
Sworn to and declared, on the 18 th day of July A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE Benjamin Greene Attest Daniel Sewall, Clerk.
Ch. Justice One of the Judges of the said Court.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
1 house 38 by 20 ft. 1 story high, partly shingled but not clapboarded, nor finished inside — 1 small barn — 8 acres of land under cultivation — 22 acres d o . being wild land & containing little or no valuable growth — 2 cows — 7 sheep — debts due from me — 194.02 Arundel July 1820. John Dorman
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me John Dorman who, by occupation am a farmer which I am unable to pursue by reason of the infirmities of old age —
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Hannah Dorman 73 not able to do but very little, being sick a great part of the time —   Hannah Fletcher aq widowed daughter — 31 able to work.   Joseph Fletcher — 12 able to work.    Arundel July 1820. John Dorman.
STATE OF MAINE.
I, Daniel Sewall Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit, within the county of York do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is two hundred & eleven dollars; and that the applicant owes one hundred ninety four dollars & two cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of July , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Daniel Sewall, { Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of York
211. 194.02 16.98

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
October 18, 1928
George R. Dorman 24 East Division Street Chicago, Illinois
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35263, it appears that John Dorman enlisted May 15, 1777, place not stated, as a private in Captain Daniel Merrill's Company, in Colonel Samuel Brewer's Massachusetts Regiment, and he served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was seventy-two years of age, and was a resident of Arundel, York County, Maine.
In 1820, he referred to his wife, Hannah, aged seventy-three years, and his daughter, Hannah Fletcher, aged thirty-one years, who was then a widow, and also to Joseph Fletcher, aged twelve years, relationship not stated.
John Dorman died July 26, 1827.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 27538
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
November 3, 1928.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job Photostatic copies of 4 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of John Dorman, Mass. troops, S.35263.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: Ad. S. Wilson Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Branch 5 Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature?
Folding once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?
  Addressograph from lists   Cards, size     Envelopes, size   Pay rolls     Proof list   Corrections     Labels (submit sample)   Tabulation sheets     Fill in letters     
Photostat Size actual Official use? Repay? $ .60 Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks

PENSIONS Finance Division
Nov. 3 1928
Chief Rev. 1812 Wars Section Division.
I have this day received from George R. Dorman money order in the amount of $ 85/100, requesting
photostat copy as per letter herewith.
O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division.
66 L.
N.C.C. Nov. 3 to Law Nov. 8 Photos mailed & Fin. Div. ntfd. A.D.Y. Nov. 9, 1928
19 Maple Street Chicago, Illinois November 1, 1928
M.O. # 204058 - 85 cents
E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner.
v. & 1812 Wars Section, letter of
for your early reply, and also for the as furnished me October 18.
order for $.85, for which please send s of the four pages of original papers War pension claim of John Dorman,
his service,
Very truly yours,
George R. Dorman George R. Dorman

PENSIONS Finance Division
Nov. 3, 1928
Chief Rev. 1812 Wars Section Division.
I have this day received from George R. Dorman money order in the amount of $ 85/100, requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division. 66 L.
N.C.C. Nov. 3 To Law Nov. 8 Photos mailed & Fin. Div. ntfd. A.O.Y. Nov. 9, 1928
19 Maple Street Chicago, Illinois November 1, 1928
M.O. # 204058 — 85 cents
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK NOV 3 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner. v. & 1812 Wars Section, letter of for your early reply, and also for the as furnished me October 18. order for $.85, for which please send s of the four pages of original papers War pension claim of John Dorman, his service,
Very truly yours,
George R. Dorman George R. Dorman

19 Maple Street Chicago, Illinois November 1, 1928
M.O.# 204058 — 85 cents
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: Attention Mr. E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner.
Please refer to Rev. & 1812 Wars Section, letter of October 29, 1928.
Thank you kindly for your early reply, and also for the history of John Dorman which was furnished me October 18.
Enclosed is money order for $.85, for which please send me certified photostat copies of the four pages of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Dorman, S. 35263.
Thanking you for this service,
Very truly yours,
George R. Dorman George R. Dorman
1 encl.

MWH
Section.
13 Maple Street Chicago, Illinois October 15, 1928
COPIED BY adj
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
October 29, 1928.
Gentlemen:
Attention Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section.
Please let me know how many pages of manuscript material there are in the file of pension papers of:
George Richard Dorman, 19 Maple Street, Chicago, Illinois.
JOHN DORMAN,
soldier from Arundel (Kennebecport), Maine, who was pensioned for his services in the Revolutionary War. I wish this information in order to compute the amount of money it will be necessary for me to send you to have photostat copies made. Thanking you for this courtesy.
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Dorman, S. 35263, whose history was furnished you on the 18 th instant, the same will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
Very truly yours,
The number of pages to be copied is four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
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19 Maple Street Chicago, Illinois October 15, 1928
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:            Attention Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section.
Please let me know how many pages of manuscript material there are in the file of pension papers of:
JOHN DORMAN,
soldier from Arundel (Kennebunkport), Maine, who was pensioned for his services in the Revolutionary War. I wish this information in order to compute the amount of money it will be necessary for me to send you to have photostat copies made. Thanking you for this courtesy,,
Very truly yours,
George R. Dorman George Richard Dorman

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
John Dorman S.F. 35-265
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 13-1777 3 years Pvt. Daniel Merrill Samuel Brewer Mass.                                                   
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apr. 8. 1818. His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Arundel, York Co. Me.
Age at date of application, born 72 May 13-1745 or 1746 died July 26. 1827*
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Hannah was 73 years of age and Hannah Fletcher a widow daughter was 31 years old.
* from agency book
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

24 East Division Street Chicago, Illinois January 9, 1928
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Attention Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section.
Gentlemen:
Kindly give me the family data on file for JOHN DORMAN of Arundel (afterwards Kennebunkport), Maine; that is, the names of his children and other members of his family who may be mentioned in his records. He died July 26, 1827, and was on the pension list several times.
Thank you very kindly.
Yours very truly,
George R. Dorman GEORGE R. DORMAN

John Dorman York Co. Me. in 1818, Mass. Line Miss I. H. Coburn Skowhegan,
Personal inquiry } June 10, 1911
Me.

35 263
Rev INVALID.
File No. 35,263
John Dorman His Rev Mrs
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 112
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1911 June 12 Hist. to Miss L. H. Coburn V.L.H.
1928 Oct. 18 Hist. to Sec. T. Dorman U.C. 1928 Nov. 9 Photos to Rev. Richard Dorman. A.D.Y.